Southern Suburbs suburbs
The Southern Suburbs run along the eastern flank of Table Mountain from Mowbray to Retreat. This corridor includes some of Cape Town's most established residential neighbourhoods, top schools, and the University of Cape Town. Property values and safety profiles vary significantly between the upper and lower suburbs.
53
suburbs
45
avg safety index
13
lower reported crime
17
higher reported crime
Safety indices are a relative measure comparing reported crime across Cape Town's 744 suburbs. They are not an absolute safety guarantee. Full methodology.
| Suburb | Safety | Risk profile | Property | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinati Estate | 100 | Lower reported crime | R4-600k | 1 |
| Rondebosch | 98 | Lower reported crime | R2.5-3M | 12 |
| Rosebank | 98 | Lower reported crime | R1.5-2M | 5 |
| Hanover Park | 96 | Lower reported crime | R2-400k | 5 |
| Bishopscourt | 77 | Lower reported crime | R10-15M | - |
| Claremont | 77 | Lower reported crime | R2-2.5M | 14 |
| Constantia | 77 | Lower reported crime | R6-7M | 4 |
| Diep River | 77 | Lower reported crime | R1-1.5M | 4 |
| Meadowridge | 77 | Lower reported crime | R3-3.5M | - |
| Newlands | 77 | Lower reported crime | R4.5-5M | 4 |
| Plumstead | 77 | Lower reported crime | R1.5-2M | 8 |
| Southfield | 77 | Lower reported crime | R1.5-2M | 1 |
| Wynberg Nu | 77 | Lower reported crime | - | - |
| Kenilworth | 57 | Moderate reported crime | R1.5-2M | 4 |
| Wynberg | 57 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 16 |
| Newfields | 42 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 2 |
| Surrey Estate | 42 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 4 |
| Vanguard Estate | 42 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 1 |
| Welcome Estate | 42 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 2 |
| Mowbray | 35 | Moderate reported crime | R2-2.5M | 4 |
| Sybrand Park | 35 | Moderate reported crime | R2-2.5M | 2 |
| Belthorn Estate | 34 | Moderate reported crime | R1.5-2M | 2 |
| Crawford | 34 | Moderate reported crime | R1.5-2M | 1 |
| Lansdowne | 34 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 12 |
| Mountview | 34 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 4 |
| Penlyn Estate | 34 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 1 |
| Rondebosch East | 34 | Moderate reported crime | R1.5-2M | 2 |
| Wetton | 34 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | - |
| Eagle Park | 33 | Moderate reported crime | R4-600k | 3 |
| False Bay Coastal Park | 33 | Moderate reported crime | - | - |
| Lotus River | 33 | Moderate reported crime | R6-800k | 12 |
| Ottery | 33 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 7 |
| Parkwood | 33 | Moderate reported crime | R6-800k | 1 |
| Peacock Close | 33 | Moderate reported crime | R800k-1M | - |
| Pelikan Park | 33 | Moderate reported crime | R4-600k | 1 |
| Zeekoevlei | 33 | Moderate reported crime | R1.5-2M | - |
| WP Park | 32 | Higher reported crime | - | - |
| Athlone | 31 | Higher reported crime | R1-1.5M | 7 |
| Belgravia | 31 | Higher reported crime | R1-1.5M | 7 |
| Bridgetown | 31 | Higher reported crime | R6-800k | 7 |
| Cape Town City Centre | 31 | Higher reported crime | R1.5-2M | 5 |
| District Six | 31 | Higher reported crime | - | 11 |
| Gatesville | 31 | Higher reported crime | R1.5-2M | 1 |
| Hatton | 31 | Higher reported crime | - | - |
| Hazendal | 31 | Higher reported crime | R4-600k | 3 |
| Kewtown | 31 | Higher reported crime | R4-600k | 1 |
| Rylands | 31 | Higher reported crime | R1.5-2M | 2 |
| Silvertown | 31 | Higher reported crime | R6-800k | 5 |
| Vredehoek | 31 | Higher reported crime | R2.5-3M | 3 |
| Pelikan Heights | 26 | Higher reported crime | R1.5-2M | - |
| Observatory | 7 | Higher reported crime | R2-2.5M | 4 |
| Salt River | 7 | Higher reported crime | R1-1.5M | 4 |
| Woodstock | 7 | Higher reported crime | R2-2.5M | 5 |